CharterNation

Inside a classroom at Aspire Capitol Heights Academy, learning is deliberate. Teachers move between small groups, pausing to check in with a student, adjusting instruction based on what the data—and the moment—are telling them.

This holiday season, charter public schools across California are meeting real needs with compassion, creativity, and care, whether that means sharing food and essentials, bringing families together, empowering young leaders, or honoring the land...

Charter public schools are free, open to all, and built on one simple promise: give every child — regardless of ZIP code, language, or income — a chance to thrive. These schools operate with the flexibility to meet students where they are, while...

This year, the California Charter Schools Association (CCSA) identified 357 charter public schools across the state that are outperforming regional averages on the 2025 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). These...

For nearly 40 years, Escuela Popular has been a cornerstone of East San José — a community-rooted, bilingual, and bicultural school where immigrant families find belonging, opportunity, and a pathway to generational progress. Its story is one of...

A new statewide public opinion poll finds that California voters overwhelmingly support charter public schools — clear evidence that charters remain vital, valuable, and worth protecting in the state’s K–12 public education system.